I’ve watched this film more than once.. it is a beautiful love story that evolves from two beautiful souls who desperately want to find love. One that has been rejected because of his strong and “ just says what comes to mind” personality. The other, who has been rejected by an ex-girlfriend who is currently in a relationship with his brother. He longs to find another true love. Shino is the strong personality. Shino deep down is afraid to get hurt, so he embellishes his strong demeanor, as a way to protect his feelings. Shino has been dumped by GF’s due to his crass and loud personality but he feels he should be accepted as he is. Seryou, on the other hand, is sought after by all the girls in school because he is kind and thoughtful. He devised a plan where he dates for a week just anyone who confesses their like of him but then dumps them if he doesn’t fall in love with them in a week. It’s not a game , he says, it’s someone looking for love. One day, Shino impulsively asks Seryou to go out with him and he accepts. From then on, it’s a slow tale of two sensitive people falling in love yet not communicating their feelings towards each other. They both fail to be open and honest leading to misunderstandings as they both trip, fall and finally realize their true feelings for each other and are able to express them. Jealousy, apprehension and fear rule their relationship until they are finally able to come to terms with their true feelings and communicate how they really feel about each other.

It is a poignant love story told with beautiful views of the cityscape of Japan. A tale of two young men who fall in love while participating in a “silly” dating game.